Calcium

Other Names : Acétate de Calcium, Aspartate de Calcium, Bone Meal, Calcio, Calcium Acetate, Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Chelate, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Citrate Malate, Calcium D-Gluconate, Calcium Disuccinate, Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Glycerophosphate, Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Lactogluconate, Calcium Orotate, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Carbonate de Calcium, Chélate de Calcium, Chlorure de Calcium, Citrate de Calcium, Citrate Malate de Calcium, Coquilles d’Huîtres Moulues, Coquilles d’œuf, Dicalcium Phosphate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Dolomite, Egg Shell Calcium, Gluconate de Calcium, Glycérophosphate de Calcium, Heated Oyster Shell-Seaweed Calcium, Hydroxyapatite, Lactate de Calcium, Lactogluconate de Calcium, MCHA, MCHC, Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite, Orotate de Calcium, Ossein Hydroxyapatite, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Phosphate de Calcium, Phosphate de Calcium Hydrogène, Phosphate de di-Calcium, Phosphate Tricalcium, Poudre d’os, Sulfate de Calcium, Tricalcium Phosphate.
See also : Calcarea Phosphorica (homeopathy)

Special Precautions of Calcium

• High doses increase the chance of having serious side effects. Some recent research also suggests that doses over the recommended daily requirement of 1000-1300 mg daily for most adults might increase the chance of heart attack. This research is concerning, but it is still too soon to say for certain that calcium is truly the cause of heart attack. Until more is known, continue consuming adequate amounts of calcium to meet daily requirements, but not excessive amounts of calcium. Be sure to consider total calcium intake from both dietary and supplemental sources and try not to exceed 1000-1300 mg of calcium per day. To figure out dietary calcium, count 300 mg/day from non-dairy foods plus 300 mg/cup of milk or fortified orange juice.
• High levels of phosphate in the blood (hyperphosphatemia) or low levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia): Calcium and phosphate have to be in balance in the body. Taking too much calcium can throw this balance off and cause harm. Don’t take extra calcium without your health provider’s supervision.
• Under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism): Calcium can interfere with thyroid hormone replacement treatment. Separate calcium and thyroid medications by at least 4 hours.
• Too much calcium in the blood (as in parathyroid gland disorders and sarcoidosis): Calcium should be avoided if you have one of these conditions.
• Proper Calcium Mineralization depends upon Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 : Calcium belongs in our bones, not in our blood. When our vitamin K2 levels are low, calcium collects in our blood and can lead to calcification in our arteries.
• Researchers believe that as calcium increases in the blood, vitamin D drops. Vitamin D has been shown to have amazing anti-cancer properties. Therefore, by decreasing those levels in the body, the risk of cancer potentially increases.
• Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) interacts with CALCIUM
• Antibiotics interacts with CALCIUM
• Bisphosphonates interacts with CALCIUM
• Calcipotriene (Dovonex) interacts with CALCIUM
• Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with CALCIUM
• Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac) interacts with CALCIUM
• Levothyroxine interacts with CALCIUM
• Sotalol (Betapace) interacts with CALCIUM
• Verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan) interacts with CALCIUM
• Water pills (Thiazide diuretics) interacts with CALCIUM

The benefits of Calcium are

• osteoporosis and bone-loss : You’ve been hearing about calcium and bone health forever, but did you know that magnesium and calcium are like conjoined twins? Calcium can’t even be absorbed unless magnesium is present. Without it, calcium is much less effective in maintaining your bones and regulating your nerve and muscle tone.In fact, new research shows that Americans need far more magnesium than the current RDI -- and that you should really be consuming twice as much magnesium as calcium for optimal health. A proven protector against Colon Cancer, this mineral is integral for maintaining the health of bones and teeth, blood clotting, and cellular metabolism. Excellent sources include: nuts and seeds, carrot juice, dark green vegetables, salmon and sardines.
• Milk is rich in calcium and when there are high amounts of calcium in the body, it inhibits the release of a hormone called Calcitriol, which is responsible for storing fat in the body : Epidemiological data have shown that low calcium intake is a risk factor for overweight and obesity.
• Reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). There seems to be a link between low dietary calcium intake and symptoms of PMS. Consuming calcium daily seems to significantly reduce mood swings, bloating, food cravings, and pain. Also, increasing calcium intake from food seems to prevent PMS. Women consuming an average of 1283 mg/day of calcium from foods seem to have about a 30% lower risk of developing PMS than women who consume an average of 529 mg/day of calcium. Taking calcium supplements, however, doesn’t seem to prevent PMS.
• Increasing fetal bone density in pregnant women with low calcium intake.
• Reducing bone loss in people taking drugs called corticosteroids, when used in combination with vitamin D.
• Reducing thyroid hormone levels in people with kidney failure.
• Reversing high potassium levels, when given intravenously (by IV).
• Use as an antacid as calcium carbonate.
• Reducing phosphate levels in people with kidney disease.

Vegan sources of Calcium

Unlike milk, plant-based calcium sources contain vitamins C and K and the minerals potassium and magnesium, which are all important for bone health.

• Kale (1 cup contains 180 mg)
• Collard Greens (1 cup contains over 350 mg)
• Blackstrap Molasses (2 tablespoons contains 400 mg)
• Tempeh (1 cup contains 215 mg)
• Turnip Greens (1 cup contains 250 mg)
• Fortified non-dairy milk (1 cup contains 200-300 mg)
• Hemp milk (1 cup contains 460 mg)
• Fortified orange juice (1 cup contains 300 mg)
• Tahini (2 tablespoons contains 130 mg)
• Almond butter (2 tablespoons contains 85 mg)
• Great northern beans (1 cup contains 120 mg)
• Soybeans (1 cup contains 175 mg)
• Broccoli (1 cup contains 95 mg)
• Raw fennel (1 medium bulb contains 115 mg)
• Blackberries (1 cup contains 40 mg)
• Black Currants (1 cup contains 62 mg)
• Oranges (1 orange contains between 50 and 60 mg)
• Dried apricots (1/2 cup contains 35 mg)
• Figs (1/2 cup contains 120 mg)
• Dates (1/2 cup contains 35 mg)
• Artichoke (1 medium artichoke contains 55 mg)
• Roasted sesame seeds (1 oz. contains 35 mg)
• Adzuki beans (1 cup contains 65 mg)
• Navy beans (1 cup contains 125 mg)
• Amaranth (1 cup contains 275 mg)

• Oat straw is also rich in calcium and other bone-bolstering minerals.